HAWAIʻI COUNTY PROVIDES UPDATES ON FACILITIES, SHELTERS, AND ROAD CLOSURES AS CALVIN DOWNGRADED TO POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE
HAWAIʻI COUNTY PROVIDES UPDATES ON FACILITIES, SHELTERS, AND ROAD CLOSURES AS
CALVIN DOWNGRADED TO POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE
The County of Hawaiʻi provides an update on the current status of facility closures, shelter availability, and road closures as Tropical Storm Calvin passed Southwest of Hawaiʻi Island.
Gil Kahele Recreational Area Opening:
For the convenience of commuting travelers, Gil Kahele Recreational Area opened at 10:00 AM this morning. Motorists are asked to exercise caution and stay informed about weather conditions while utilizing this facility.
Shelters:
Due to the downgraded status of Tropical Storm Calvin, shelters will be winding down operation this morning and closing as of 12pm HST.
Road Closures
Road closures due to flooding include Pāhala Transfer Station Road and Wood Valley Road. Waipiʻo Valley Road also remains closed for public health and safety.
Mass Transit
The Hele-on bus system will remain offline throughout the day, July 19, due to lingering weather conditions and staffing. Regular service will resume tomorrow, July 20. The County would like to thank communters and riders for their understanding.
Facility Closures:
In response to the anticipated impacts of Tropical Storm Calvin, the following County offices and facilities will remain closed today, July 19, 2023:
Liquor Control:
- Department of Liquor Control Offices in Hilo and Kona
Public Works:
- Department of Public Works offices in Hilo and Kona
- Permit and project inspections will not be conducted
Housing and Community Development:
- Office of Housing and Community Development’s Hilo and Kona offices
- The closures impact all five divisions, including Administration, Existing Housing (Section 8), Community Development, Community Engagement, and Grants Management. Normal operations will resume on Thursday, July 20, 2023
Planning:
- East Hawaiʻi and West Hawaiʻi Planning Departments
Parks and Recreation:
Parks and Recreation facilities island-wide, and all programs suspended (unless otherwise specified)
Research and Development:
- Immigration services remain unavailable
- The American Job Center Hawaiʻi at Waiākea Plaza remains closed
- The Hawaiʻi Film Office will not conduct film permits
Finance:
- Vehicle Registration and Licensing (VRL) offices
- Real Property Tax offices
- Appointments for VRL offices today will be rescheduled
Environmental Management:
- All transfer stations islandwide
- East Hawai‘i Organics Facility
- West Hawai‘i Organics Facility
- All other green waste collections
- East Hawai‘i Reload and Sort Station
- West Hawai‘i Sanitary Landfill
- Scrap metal and white goods collection
- All other recycling operations
- All ReUse facilities
- Derelict and Abandoned Vehicles program
- All administrative offices
The County of Hawaiʻi is dedicated to prioritizing public safety and will continue to provide updates on Tropical Storm Calvin as the situation unfolds. Officials ask the community to stay informed through official channels and follow the guidance of local authorities.
